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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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